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Wi
魏 — Wei (one of the Three Kingdoms of China); tall, towering
30,000
Population
#78
Country Rank
0.06%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Wi surname is associated with the Jangheung Wi clan. The character 魏 refers to the ancient state of Wei in China and also carries the meaning of tall or towering. Wi ancestors trace their lineage to a Goryeo-era official who settled in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province.